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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
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
widespread there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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