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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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