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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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