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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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