MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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