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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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