MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Malta to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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