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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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