MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
e-learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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