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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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