MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
