MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online education make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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