MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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