MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online education have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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