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
book
which
articulates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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