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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
learning technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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