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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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