MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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