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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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