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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
online learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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