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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rice University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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