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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
digital education technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
important new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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