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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online education are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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