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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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