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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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