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 is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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