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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are having to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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