MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
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
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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