MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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