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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
digital education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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