MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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