MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education technology are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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