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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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