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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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