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
which
studies
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology enable
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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