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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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