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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Panama to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can we
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also researches the
major 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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