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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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