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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
digital education technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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