MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
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
expanding
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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