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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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