MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
online learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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