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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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