MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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