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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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