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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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