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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning make it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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