MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
online education have enabled
people
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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