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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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