MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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