MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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