MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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