MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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