MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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