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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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