MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
elearning have enabled
people
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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