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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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