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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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