MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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