MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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