MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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