MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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