MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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