MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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