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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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