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.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online education are empowering
students
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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