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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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