MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online education technology enable
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student 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
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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