MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education organizations
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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