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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
learning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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