MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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