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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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