MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
elearning technology have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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