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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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