MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 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 Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Chile to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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