MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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