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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
e-learning enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
important new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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