MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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