MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
digital education technology are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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