MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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