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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education have enabled
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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