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.
Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning are empowering
humans
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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