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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online education technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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