MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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