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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
digital education technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
topics that
online education institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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