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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
e-learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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