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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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