MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online learning make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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