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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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