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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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