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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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