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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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