MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
open education
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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