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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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