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 this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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