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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Broward College to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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