MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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