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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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