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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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