MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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