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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
online learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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