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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online learning make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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