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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
key 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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