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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
crescive
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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