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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
e-learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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