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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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