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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
online learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Benin to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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