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
which
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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