MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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