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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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