MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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