MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive 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.
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
desire for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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