MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Twitter to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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