MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
desire for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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