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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
these
open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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