MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
which
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
online learning are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
typically 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 quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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