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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
online education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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