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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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