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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ascension to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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