MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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