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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
e-learning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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