MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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