MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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