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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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