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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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