MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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