MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
new open education
experiments.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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