MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Italy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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