MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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