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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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