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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology enable
students
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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