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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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