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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
learning technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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