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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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