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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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