MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
blended learning make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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