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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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