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.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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