MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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