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 is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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