MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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