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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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