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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology enable
students
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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