MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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