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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
open education
ventures.
Universities want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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