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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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