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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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