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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing 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
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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