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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning have empowered
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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