MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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