MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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