MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
online education technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Reddit to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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