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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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