MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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