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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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