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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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