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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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