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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This sensational new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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