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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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