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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Israel to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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