MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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