MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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