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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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