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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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