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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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