MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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