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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advances in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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