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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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