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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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