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 this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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