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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
blended learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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