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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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