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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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