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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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