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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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