MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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