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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
distance learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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