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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
are considering
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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