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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
digital education technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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