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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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