MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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