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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online education technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
today because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major 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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