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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
online education make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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