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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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