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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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