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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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