MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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