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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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