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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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