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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
online education are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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