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
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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