MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
electronic education technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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