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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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