MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Aland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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