MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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