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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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