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.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
learning technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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