MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also explores 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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