MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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