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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning make it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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