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 this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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