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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online learning are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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