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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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