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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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