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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology enable
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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