Furthering Higher Education Possibilities through Massive Open Online Courses

Download or read book Furthering Higher Education Possibilities through Massive Open Online Courses written by Mesquita, Anabela and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, technological advancements have enabled higher-learning institutions to offer millions of independent learners the opportunity to participate in open-access online courses. As this practice expands, drawing considerable media attention, questions continue to arise regarding pedagogical methodology and the long-term viability of open learning. Furthering Higher Education Possibilities through Massive Open Online Courses seeks to provide a space for discussion of MOOCs: what they mean for the learning process, how they are redefining the concept of a classroom, and what effects they may have on the role of teachers. Featuring emerging research on a variety of topics relating to distance education, informal learning, as well as educational costs and funding, this book is aimed at teachers, administrators, business professionals, and designers of both curricular resources and e-classroom technology.