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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
online learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of 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
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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