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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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