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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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