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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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