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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
elearning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Jersey to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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