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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Macau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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