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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
digital education technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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