MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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