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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
these
open education
ventures.
People want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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