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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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