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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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