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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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