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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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