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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
free
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
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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