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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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