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 is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online learning have empowered
people
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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