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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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