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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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