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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
today because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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