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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning make it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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