MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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