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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
experiments.
People want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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