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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses 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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