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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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