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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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