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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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