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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
elearning technology make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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