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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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