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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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