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 the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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