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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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