MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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