MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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