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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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