MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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