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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
learning technology enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the inspiring 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 intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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