MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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