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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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