MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online education technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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