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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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