MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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