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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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