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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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