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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online education technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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