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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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