MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
blended learning enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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