MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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