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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning are empowering
people
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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