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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners 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
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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