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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
online learning have enabled
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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