MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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