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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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