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.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Albania to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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