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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
online education enable
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to better understand 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
expanding
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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