MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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