MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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