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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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