MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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