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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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