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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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