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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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