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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
elearning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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