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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Iran to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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