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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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