MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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