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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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