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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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