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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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