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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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