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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Malta to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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