MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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