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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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