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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
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
are having to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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