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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
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 blended learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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