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 is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Japan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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