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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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