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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online learning have enabled
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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