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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners 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 several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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