MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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