MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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