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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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