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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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