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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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