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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
online education have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Academics want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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