MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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