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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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