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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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