MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
elearning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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