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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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