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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
digital education technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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