MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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