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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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