MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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