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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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