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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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