MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Reunion to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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