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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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