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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
e-learning are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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