MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yemen to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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