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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
handle
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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