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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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