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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
elearning are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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