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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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