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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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