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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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