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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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