MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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