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 the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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