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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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