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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
elearning make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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