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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver 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.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines 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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