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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
elearning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Aland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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