MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Panama to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|