MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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