MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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