MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars 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
developing
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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