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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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