MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
digital education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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