MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are considering
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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