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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peru to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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