MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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