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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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