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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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