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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
e-learning enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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