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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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