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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online education make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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