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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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