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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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