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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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