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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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