MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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