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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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