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.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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