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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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