MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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