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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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