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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners 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
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
today because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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