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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
elearning are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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