MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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