MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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