MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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