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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
online education technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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