MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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