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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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