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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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