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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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