MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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