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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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