MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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