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 Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning have enabled
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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