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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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