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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning have empowered
students
all over the world
to take online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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