MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
blended learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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