MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning have empowered
students
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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