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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
online learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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