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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
gains in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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