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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning are enabling
people
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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