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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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