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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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