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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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