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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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