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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
online education technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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