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 this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
electronic education technology are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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