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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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