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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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