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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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