MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
open education
initiatives.
Students want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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