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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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