MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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