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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
elearning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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