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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
elearning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|