MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
elearning technology have empowered
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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