MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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