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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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