MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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