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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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