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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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