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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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