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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
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 quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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