MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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