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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
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 numerous
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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