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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
online education technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
People want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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