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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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