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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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