MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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