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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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