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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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