MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
major 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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