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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online education have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mali to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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