MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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