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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Israel to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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