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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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