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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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