MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
online education technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
The New School to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student 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 elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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