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 the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
elearning make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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