MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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