MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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