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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Oman to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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