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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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