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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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