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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
digital education technology have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take courses online.
These MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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