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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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