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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning are enabling
students
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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