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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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