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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Students want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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