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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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