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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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