MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
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 learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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