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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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