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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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