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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education organizations
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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