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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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