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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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