MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
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
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Students want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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