MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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