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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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