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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
elearning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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