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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online education make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Finland to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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