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.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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