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 is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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