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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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