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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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