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 is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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