MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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