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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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