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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
online education are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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