MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
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
describes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
elearning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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