MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online education make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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