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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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