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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
elearning have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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