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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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