MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
digital education technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Syria to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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