MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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