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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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