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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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