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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
electronic educational technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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