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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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