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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
digital education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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