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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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