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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
e-learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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