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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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