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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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