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.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
People want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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