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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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