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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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