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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
today because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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