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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
need for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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