MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Oman to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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