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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also explores 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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