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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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