MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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