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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
now that online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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