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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
elearning are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
topics that
online education organizations
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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