MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
these massive 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
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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