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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
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 online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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