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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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