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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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