MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
crescive
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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