MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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