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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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