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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
manage
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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