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.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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