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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Academics want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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