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 Around the World is a
book
which
articulates
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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