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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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