MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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