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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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