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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online education have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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