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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
online learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
growing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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