MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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