MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
online learning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Oman to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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