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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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