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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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