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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
e-learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Niger to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Trainers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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