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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
blended learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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