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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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