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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
today because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
People want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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