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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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