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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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