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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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