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.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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