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.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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