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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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