MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
e-learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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