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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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