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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
today because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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