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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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