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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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