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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
electronic education technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners 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 a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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