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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
e-learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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