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
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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