MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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