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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
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
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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