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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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