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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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