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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning enable
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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