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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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