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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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