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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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