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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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