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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UCSF to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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