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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
low
learner 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
growing
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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