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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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