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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
digital education technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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