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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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