MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
elearning enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also examines 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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